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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What's Going Around and How to Stay Safe

The flu is spreading fast across the US, and a new variant is making things worse. This isn't just any flu season; it's one that's starting earlier and hitting harder, especially in the Northeast. The numbers are clear: more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms, and hospitals are seein

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Dec 13 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's AI Gamble: Big Spends, Bigger Problems

Oracle's stock has taken a nosedive, dropping 45% from its peak in September. This week alone, it lost 14% of its value after a disappointing earnings report. The company spent a whopping $12 billion on capital expenditures last quarter, way more than the $8. 25 billion analysts expected. To make ma

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Money Wisdom in a Classic Film

A movie from 1946 still holds valuable lessons about money and community. It shows how people in a small town dealt with financial fears. This story can teach us a lot about handling money today. The movie shows a man named George who runs a small bank. When people panic and want to take out all th

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Dec 13 2025EDUCATION

Why Kids Need to Learn About Money and Economics

Many people finish school without ever learning about money or economics. This is a big problem. In 2025, adults in the U. S. still struggle with basic financial questions. They only got about half of the answers right on a test about personal finance. This shows that financial education is not work

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Lawmaker Questions Trump's Move on Nvidia Chips to China

A U. S. representative is raising eyebrows over a recent decision by President Donald Trump. The decision allows Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China. This move goes against previous policies from both Trump's and President Joseph Biden's administrations. Those policies restricted China's access t

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Apollo's Big Bet on AI's Future

Apollo Global Management took a bold step. They decided to bet against some software companies. These companies were thought to be vulnerable to AI. The companies in question were Internet Brands, SonicWall, and Perforce. This wasn't a small move. The loans involved were less than 1% of Apollo's ma

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Pennsylvania Taxpayer Wins Big in Residency Fight

A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) has left a taxpayer feeling victorious. The BFR told the Department of Revenue to take another look at the taxpayer's account and lower the tax bill. The big question was whether the taxpayer was actually living in Pennsylvania

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Dec 13 2025CRYPTO

The Future of Crypto: Privacy vs. Surveillance

Crypto is growing up. It's not just about making money fast anymore. Now, the big talk is about privacy and who's watching. Governments and regulators are paying close attention to how crypto works and how to keep an eye on it. A big meeting is happening soon. It's not just any meeting. It's a chan

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

How Stablecoins Are Changing Global Money Moves

Stablecoins are shaking up the way money moves around the world. They mix the speed of blockchain with the steadiness of regular cash. This could be a big deal for sending money across borders, making it faster and cheaper. Right now, sending money internationally is slow and expensive. It often ta

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Dec 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

How China is Winning the Green Energy Race

China is taking the lead in the clean energy sector, leaving the U. S. behind. This shift is evident in the recent United Nations climate talks (COP30) held in Brazil. The U. S. was notably absent, joining only a few other countries in skipping the event. Despite this, there's a silver lining. China

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